Major in Economics (Co-operative) (BA or B.Sc.)
Major in Economics (Co-operative) (BA or B.Sc.)

The Economics Co-operative Education Option (ECEO) is available to full-time economics majors (BA and B.Sc.) only. The ECEO provides an excellent mutual opportunity for students and employers. Qualified students will obtain reqarding employment experience i fields related to economics for several months of continuous duration. Students will learn valuable practical skills in an employment situation during their course of study. Furthermore, paid employment will help to defray the cost of their education. There are three work terms in the program.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to Term 1 an applicant must have successfully complete a minimum of 30 credit hours with an overall average of at least 65 per cent as follows:

  • six credit hours (2 courses) in English. It is recommended that students complete English 1110 as one of these English courses
  • Mathematics 1000. B.Sc. student must have completed Mathematics 1001
  • Economics 2010 and 2020
  • at least 15 credit hours (five courses) chosen from courses in the faculties of Arts and Science

    Admission is competitive and selective. The primary criterion used in reaching decisions on aplications for admission is overall academic acheivement.

    It is possible to enter Term 1 only in the fall semester. The deadline for applications for admissions is March 1.

    Sample Program

    Semester I Semester II
    English 1080 English 1110
    Mathematics 1000 (or 1090) Mathematics 1001* (or 1000)
    Economics 2010 Economics 2020
    Two electives** Two electives**


    *B.Sc. students are required to complete Mathematics 1001.
    **It is advised that BA studetns include core courses for the BA degree, including two courses in the same second language. It is advised that B.Sc. students include required courses for the B.Sc. degree, including Computer Science 1700 and an additional three credit hours in computer science.

    Further information can be obtained on the faculty's homepage: www.mun.ca/econ/


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